Liquid I.V. vs Re-Lyte: sodium, sugar and cost compared
Label data checked . Amounts are per 12 fl oz of finished drink unless a table says otherwise.
Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder has 62% more sodium than Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier per 12 fl oz (608 mg vs 375 mg). Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 8.3 g sugar per 12 fl oz; Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder has none. Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder costs less per liter as mixed ($1.62 vs $3.30 for Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier).
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier vs Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder, side by side
| Nutrient | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier | Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | powder tub |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 12 fl oz (355 mL) |
| Calories | 38 kcal | 0 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 8.3 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 8.3 g | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 8.3 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 375 mg | 608 mg |
| Potassium | 278 mg | 300 mg |
| Magnesium | not on label | 38 mg |
| Calcium | not on label | 45 mg |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier | Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | powder tub |
| Drink volume | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) |
| Calories | 106 kcal | 0 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 23 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 23 g | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 23 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1,057 mg | 1,712 mg |
| Potassium | 782 mg | 846 mg |
| Magnesium | not on label | 106 mg |
| Calcium | not on label | 127 mg |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier | Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | powder tub |
| Drink volume | 16 fl oz (473 mL) | 16 fl oz (473 mL) |
| Calories | 50 kcal | 0 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 11 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 11 g | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 11 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 500 mg | 810 mg |
| Potassium | 370 mg | 400 mg |
| Magnesium | not on label | 50 mg |
| Calcium | not on label | 60 mg |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Shaded cells mark more electrolytes, or less sugar and fewer calories. Carbohydrate and caffeine are not marked, since more or less depends on your use. Neither label lists chloride.
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Sodium per liter
Sweat carries about 230 to 1,610 mg of sodium per liter[1]. Both gauges use the same scale, so the markers line up.
Cost per serving and per 1,000 mg sodium
| Measure | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier | Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $24.99 for 16 sticks (1 pouch) | $45.99 for 60-serving jar |
| Cost per serving | $1.56 | $0.77 |
| Cost per liter | $3.30 | $1.62 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $3.12 | $0.95 |
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier price checked at Liquid I.V. (brand store) . Source (opens in a new tab)
Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder price checked at Redmond . Source (opens in a new tab)
Sugar, sweeteners and caffeine
- Sugar from cane sugar and dextrose. Sweetened with stevia.
- Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has no caffeine.
- 2.3% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
Ingredients
Cane Sugar, Dextrose, Citric Acid, Salt, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Silicon Dioxide, Stevia Leaf Extract (Rebaudioside A), Natural Flavors, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide), Vitamin B5 (Calcium D-Pantothenate), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin).
- No sugar sources in the ingredients. Sweetened with stevia.
- Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder has no caffeine.
- 0% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
Ingredients
Sea Salt (Redmond Real Salt ®), Tartaric Acid, Potassium Citrate, Natural Flavors (including Grape), Magnesium Glycinate, Magnesium Malate, Calcium Carbonate, Stevia Leaf Extract (Rebaudioside A), Coconut Water Powder.
Which to pick
Each reason below is a measured difference in the label data. Nothing in the label data favours Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier over Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder.
Pick Re-Lyte if
- you want more sodium: 608 mg vs 375 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want no sugar: 0 g vs 8.3 g per 12 fl oz
- you want magnesium: 38 mg per 12 fl oz vs not on the label
- you want the lower cost per liter: $1.62 vs $3.30
- you want the cheapest sodium: $0.95 vs $3.12 per 1,000 mg
Where to buy
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Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier
Full Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier labelAll Liquid I.V. drinks
Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder
Full Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder labelAll Redmond Re-Lyte drinks
Other Liquid I.V. vs Re-Lyte matchups
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free vs Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder
Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder has 62% more sodium than Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free per 12 fl oz (608 mg vs 375 mg). Neither has any sugar.
| Per 12 fl oz | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free | Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 375 mg | 608 mg |
| Potassium | 278 mg | 300 mg |
| Magnesium | not on label | 38 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 3.8 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Calories | 15 kcal | 0 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $3.30 | $1.62 |
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free price checked at Liquid I.V. (brand store) . Source (opens in a new tab)
Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder price checked at Redmond . Source (opens in a new tab)
Liquid I.V. Energy Multiplier Sugar-Free vs Redmond Re-Lyte Energy Electrolyte Mix
Liquid I.V. Energy Multiplier Sugar-Free and Redmond Re-Lyte Energy Electrolyte Mix have about the same sodium per 12 fl oz (375 mg vs 375 mg). Neither has any sugar.
| Per 12 fl oz | Liquid I.V. Energy Multiplier Sugar-Free | Redmond Re-Lyte Energy Electrolyte Mix |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 375 mg | 375 mg |
| Potassium | 278 mg | 263 mg |
| Magnesium | 64 mg | 30 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 3 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Calories | 15 kcal | 0 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $3.53 | $2.30 |
Liquid I.V. Energy Multiplier Sugar-Free label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Redmond Re-Lyte Energy Electrolyte Mix label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Liquid I.V. Energy Multiplier Sugar-Free price checked at Target . Source (opens in a new tab)
Redmond Re-Lyte Energy Electrolyte Mix price checked at Redmond . Source (opens in a new tab)
What the data can't tell you
- How they taste. We compare labels, not flavor.
- What they cost near you today. We checked Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier at Liquid I.V. (brand store) on Sep 24, 2026 and Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder at Redmond on Sep 24, 2026.
- How much sodium you lose. That depends on your sweat; the sweat rate calculator gives an estimate.
- Every flavor. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier and Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder list different values for some flavors; this page uses the main label.
FAQ
Which has more electrolytes, Liquid I.V. or Re-Lyte?
Per 12 fl oz, Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 375 mg sodium and 278 mg potassium. Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder has 608 mg sodium, 300 mg potassium and 38 mg magnesium. Per liter that is 1,057 mg vs 1,712 mg sodium. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier doesn't list magnesium on the label.
Does Liquid I.V. or Re-Lyte have more sugar?
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier: 8.3 g sugar and 38 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia. Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder: 0 g sugar and 0 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia.
Which is cheaper, Liquid I.V. or Re-Lyte?
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier worked out at $1.56 a serving, $3.30 a liter and $3.12 per 1,000 mg sodium (16 sticks (1 pouch) at Liquid I.V. (brand store), checked Sep 24, 2026). Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder worked out at $0.77 a serving, $1.62 a liter and $0.95 per 1,000 mg sodium (60-serving jar at Redmond, checked Sep 24, 2026). Prices change often, so treat these as a snapshot.
How does Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free compare with Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder?
Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder has 62% more sodium than Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free per 12 fl oz (608 mg vs 375 mg). Neither has any sugar. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free has 3.8 g total carbohydrate per 12 fl oz; Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder has none. Per liter as mixed, Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free costs $3.30 and Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder costs $1.62.